Principal GIS Consultant

GIS Recruiter Ltd; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced GIS Consultant to lead GIS projects and collaborate within a supportive team. The successful candidate will engage with clients and assist in business development, contributing to innovative solutions across various disciplines. The role offers a hybrid working model with competitive salary ranging from £39,000 to £46,000, depending on experience. You will work on various exciting projects affecting landscapes and the environment.

Qualifications

• Experience applying GIS analysis to landscape, planning, ecology, or wider environmental issues.
• Proven ability to lead GIS projects or components of wider projects.
• Experience monitoring project budgets and time inputs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the GIS component of projects across various disciplines.
• Engage with project clients and their stakeholders.
• Contribute to knowledge management and sharing across the team.

Skills

ESRI software products (ArcGIS Pro, AGOL)

Data processing and analysis using GIS and Excel

GIS project management

Excellent report writing skills

Ability to communicate complex issues clearly

Education

GIS or related degree

Tools

PostgreSQL databases

Python scripting (ArcPy)

FME or ESRI Data Interoperability Extension

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced GIS Consultant who will be involved in all stages of project development, from tendering through to completion. The successful candidate will be part of a friendly, experienced, and highly supportive team of visualisation and GIS specialists committed to high quality professional work with a strong emphasis on delivering effective, innovative solutions. They will participate in all aspects of the work carried out, including leading GIS work, assisting with generating new business, client liaison and line management.

Project portfolio

• Sustainability appraisals
• Open space assessments
• Green Belt assessments
• Renewable energy projects

Role responsibilities

• Lead the GIS component of projects across a wide range of LUC disciplines
• Engage with project clients and their stakeholders
• Line manage junior colleagues
• Help to ensure the quality of our outputs is of the highest standard
• Help with the delivery of the team-wide strategy
• Contribute to business development activity, with support from senior colleagues
• Contribute to tender responses and fee proposals
• Keep at the forefront of GIS methods and technologies
• Contribute to knowledge management and knowledge sharing across the team and the wider business

Location and working arrangements

The role is based in LUC's offices in Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Manchester or Sheffield. We work in a hybrid model with people in the office a minimum of two days per week. There will also be travel required to visit sites, client offices and other office locations.

A full‑time role is based on 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday). However, LUC has a strong track record in flexible working, and we have been recognised for our flexible working culture, so we are happy to discuss a range of flexible working options for this role including part‑time hours (minimum 30 hours per week) if desired.

Salary

£39,000 – £46,000 FTE, dependent on experience (plus London allowance of £4,000 if applicable).

Experience and qualifications

Essential

• GIS or related degree, or a blend of knowledge and qualifications reflecting a similar level of expertise.
• Practical experience in a consultancy or other non‑academic context in data processing and analysis using GIS and Excel.
• Experience of applying GIS analysis to landscape, planning, ecology or wider environmental issues.
• Experience of leading GIS projects, or the GIS component of wider projects.
• Extensive experience of ESRI software products, particularly ArcGIS Pro and AGOL, including the Spatial Analyst extension.
• A proactive, enthusiastic, organised and effective approach to your work and an appetite for diverse projects.
• Experience of delegating to, and quality assuring the work of, colleagues.
• The ability to work efficiently and respond quickly to meet deadlines, whilst working on a number of projects simultaneously.
• Experience of monitoring project budgets and time inputs.
• Good knowledge of using UK environmental and Ordnance Survey datasets. Excellent report writing skills including the ability to communicate complex issues clearly.

Desirable

• Experience of line management.
• Knowledge of other GIS or CAD software.
• Knowledge of graphics packages (Photoshop, InDesign, etc).
• PostgreSQL databases.
• Python scripting, including ArcPy.
• R programming language.
• FME or ESRI Data Interoperability Extension.
• Experience of manipulating Remote Sensing data.
• Experience of managing GIS‑led projects.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

LUC is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from under‑represented groups. We value the differences, needs and contributions a diverse workforce represents, and we strive to embed equality, diversity and inclusion in all our people‑related activities.

Eligibility and application

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Please apply by uploading your CV and covering letter via the link.

About LUC

LUC is an award‑winning environmental consultancy that aims to make a difference. With nearly 60 years of experience, we want to make an impact: delivering better futures for nature, people and places. Our holistic services support clients in tackling complex land use problems on projects at every scale. Our expert teams collaborate across disciplines to create cities, towns and landscapes for a more sustainable future. We are employee‑owned, which means we invest in our people and operate with kindness. Our creative, forward‑thinking professionals are passionate about addressing the climate and biodiversity crises. We are leading the way in driving lasting and positive change. Our mission is to deliver better futures for nature, people and places. Just like our founders, we are dedicated to leaving this world in a better place, and we believe we have the power to create a positive legacy through all our projects. We do this by guiding our clients, as well as influencing national and local policy. We are committed to creating beautiful, inclusive places that support the health and wellbeing of the people and environments impacted by such inevitable change. Our values are timeless, informing the actions of every generation of LUC.